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Science and Technology May 12, 2025

Science requires ethical oversight – without federal dollars, society’s health and safety are at risk

by Christine Coughlin, Wake Forest University and Nancy M. P. King, Wake Forest University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As the Trump administration continues to…

Cemeteries May 11, 2025

Collins Springs Cemetery: a small historic cemetery off Atlanta Road

Collins Springs Cemetery (photo by Larry Felton Johnson) [This is an expansion of an article and slideshow we originally published in 2018. We’ve added information and a few photos from…

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Business May 11, 2025

Check out the 42 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County

Here are the 42 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, May 9, 2025 These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities…

Graph lines representing monitoring of an earthquake

News Brief May 11, 2025

Earthquake felt in parts of Cobb County

By Mark Woolsey Cobb Countians were startled by an unusual earthquake that rattled several southeastern states just after 9 a.m. Saturday. The 4.1 magnitude temblor was centered about 13 miles…

Weather May 11, 2025

Severe storms, flooding, possible in Georgia Sunday

The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for north and central Georgia, warning of the potential for flash flooding, strong to severe thunderstorms, and isolated tornadoes through…

Cobb weather August 13: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather May 11, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, May 11, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, May 11, 2025, with a high near 68 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

a screenshot of the six districts in Mableon, with 1,2,3 to the south, 4, 5, 6 to the north

Mableton May 10, 2025

Mableton City Council date changed to Monday May 12

Because of a conflict with the State of the County address by Cobb BOC Chairwoman Lisa Cupid at the Riverside EpiCenter, the Mableton City Council meeting has been moved to…

Weather May 10, 2025

Scattered thunderstorms in Georgia expected Saturday through Wednesday

Scattered thunderstorms are expected today and tonight across central Georgia, with potential for strong winds and heavy rainfall extending into next week. The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather…

District 4 Commissioner Monique Sheffield speaks at ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Chattahoochee RiverLands

Cobb County May 10, 2025

Sheffield sworn in at low-key ceremony Friday

Photo above: District 4 Commissioner Monique Sheffield speaks at ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Chattahoochee RiverLands (Larry Johnson/Cobb County Courier) By Mark Woolsey Monique Sheffield is now officially on board for…

Weather May 10, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, May 10, 2025

The National Weather Service forecast showers and thunderstorms here in Cobb County on Saturday, May 10, 2025, with a high near 63 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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Pets and Pet Adoption August 21, 2025

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